Slow acoustic tune with a ballad feel, but without the schmaltzy words.
Some guy from Windsor, Ontario.
Story behind the song
I've been playing an "electric" version of this tune with the band for a while now, but I decided I needed to cut a solo acoustic version.
Lyrics
[verse 1]
I act like I know all the answers, but that's not true
I break them into little lies that I rain on you
If this is your calling, then good for you
We're walking through these ups and downs
And I'm stepping on your heels
[chorus 1]
When I leave
Will you take the matter into your own hands?
Slow me down, help me understand
While the room is turning, we sink into the sand
My eyes looked down
When you approached me with an open hand
[verse 2]
Containing the freeze, you're a mountain
The flame burns low
I'm stranded in the valley choking on thick black smoke
Withhold information that I need to know
So nice of you to keep it quiet until the fist cut heals
[chorus 2]
When I leave
Will you take the matter into your own hands?
Slow me down, help me understand
While the room is turning, we sink into the sand
Don't stand down and give your enemy the upper hand
[chorus 1 repeat]
